The McCallum Lacrosse Team has been in existence for 13 years,

but the game of lacrosse has been around since before Columbus

set foot in the New World. The Iroquois Indians were the

originators of the game of lacrosse and considered it to be a

spiritual activity. Today, lacrosse is played throughout the US and

is said to be “the fastest game on two feet.” It is an exciting

combination of basketball, football and hockey, and is a grueling

test of stamina. Lacrosse is currently the fastest growing sport in

boys grades 9 through 12 a positive coaching and learning

environment in the fastest growing sport in Texas.

The McCallum Knights Lacrosse team starts their season

training at the end of September, practicing Monday–Friday

from 4:00 to 6:00 pm through mid-December 2009. The team

will participate in two pre-season tournaments before the

regular game season. The game season begins in January

2010 playing against other high school teams in the Texas

Knights Lacrosse team will compete in the Central Division II

with division playoffs in May 2010.

 Aaron Steinman, Head Coach absteinman@gmail.com 512.496.4167

Back to School Night at McCallum Cafeteria September 2, 2009, 4:30 pm

Registration/Meet the Coach at McCallum Library September 15, 2009, 6:00 pm

First day of team practice September 28, 2009, 4:00 pm

Registration Information 1

Emergency Contact and Medical Release 2

Player Information and Photograph Release 3

Player Code of Conduct 4-6

U.S. Lacrosse Membership Form 7

1902 Ridgemont Drive

Austin, Texas 78723

Total # years playing lacrosse (including prior to high school)

stick (attack, defense or goalie)

Return registration forms and payments to:

Wayne C. Malek, 1902 Ridgemont Drive, Austin, Texas 78723 512-626-0831

I give permission for the above-named player to participate in McCallum Lacrosse programs. I understand that even though the player wears protective equipment when needed, the possibility of an accident or injury still remains. Accordingly, neither the Lacrosse team coaches, the Lacrosse Player/Parent Booster Organization, Booster Club Officers, nor McCallum High School assume any responsibility in case an accident or injury occurs, and I hereby expressly

release them from any liability for the same.

If, in the judgment of the adult leader in charge, the above-named player needs immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness, I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given to my child by any physician or licensed health care practitioner; and I do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the adult leader in charge, the coaches of the McCallum Lacrosse team, the Lacrosse Player/Parent Organization, Booster

Club Officers, and McCallum High School from any claim by any person whatsoever on account of such care and treatment of my child. If time permits, we prefer that the adult in charge use the above physician to provide such care.

I hereby grant permission to the McCallum Knights Booster Club to use my photograph and lacrosse information on its World Wide Web site or in other official printed publications without further consideration, and I acknowledge the club’s right to crop or treat photographs at its discretion. I also acknowledge that the club may choose not to use my photograph at this time, but may do so at its own discretion at a later date. I also understand that once my image is posted on the club website, the image can be downloaded by any computer user on or off campus.

I parent of the above named player agree to the use of my son’s photograph(s) and other information as outlined above pertaining to his participation in the McCallum Knights 2009-2010 lacrosse program.

The McCallum Knights Lacrosse Club is an organization that follows a code of conduct. This code is to be honored by all players at all times. To be a member of this team is to be part of a brotherhood of friends and fellow lacrosse players. The following conduct will be expected of all players at all times, all times meaning games, practices and off field engagements.

 Players will be respectful of the coaching staff and one another at all times.

 Players will be respectful of the time they have at practice and will not be disruptive.

 Continued violation of the code of conduct will result in a parent-coach conference.

resolution can not be found, the player may be cut from the team.

The coaching staff will be responsible for taking attendance at games and practice. These policies will help to ensure that the coaches, students and parents take this sport seriously. It will show that our desire as a club team is to see this sport implemented as a UIL, school sponsored sport as well as our willingness to implement and follow similar rules and regulations. We look forward to a wonderful, fun-filled year with each of you and your support of these policies and guidelines.

fundraisers and all other team functions.

For example, if a game starts at 6:30 and it has been requested that all players be in attendance at 5:30, the student would need to be suited up and on the field stretching at 5:30. These times will be given out when the game schedule is put together. If a student is unable to play due to an injury or a “no pass no play” situation, they will still be required to suit up and sit with the team and support their teammates during the game.

Coach so that other arrangements can be made.

not be able to participate in any games for 3 weeks.

players are recognized for demonstrating exceptional abilities and performance throughout the season. The team and the coaches through a voting process determine these awards. The following will determine if a player makes the voting ballot:

 Exceptional statistics in the areas of ground balls, goals and assists.

 Overall hustle.

 Outstanding attendance

 Extensive knowledge of all team plays both offense and defense.

 Exceptional statistics in the areas of ground balls, hits and assists.

 Exceptional performance in individual and team defense.

 Staying in the best shape possible throughout the season.

 Overall hustle

 Outstanding attendance

 Extensive knowledge of all team plays both offense and defense

 Exceptional statistics in the areas of ground balls and hits.

 Exceptional performance in individual and team defense

 Extensive knowledge of all team plays both offense and defense

 Overall hustle

 Outstanding attendance

on his position.

 Player’s ability to take feedback from coaching staff and apply it to his overall game.

on his position.

 Rookie’s ability to take feedback from coaching staff and apply it to his overall game.

 Rookie’s eagerness to learn and play the game of lacrosse

 Self-motivated to lead and assist in the development of the team

 Willingness to support and motivate the team in a loss as well as a win.

 Ability to remain positive in any situation

 Outstanding attendance

 Demonstrates leadership by keeping team focused at games and practices

 Has strong work ethic.

 Displays these attributes on and off both the game and practice field.

making for this award.

The voting process is confidential and will not be discussed between players. If it is determined

that a player(s) has released confidential information their vote will be nullified. Winners will be

announced at the end of season awards banquet only.

STEP 1 - Select your membership category based on your age

__ Youth: 15 and under - not H.S. player......................................................................................$25

__ High School: 18 and under..........................................................................................................$35

__ Adult: Ages 18+.............................................................................................................................$50

STEP 2 - Select all categories where you participate:

(You must identify each category of participation to obtain insurance coverage for

that category. There is no additional charge for multiple categories)

Men’s Women’s

m Youth m Youth

m HS Assistant for JV/Varsity m HS Assistant for JV/Varsity

m HS JV Head Coach m HS JV Head Coach

m HS Varsity Head Coach m HS Varsity Head Coach

m HS Club m HS Club

m College Club m College Club

m College Assistant m College Assistant

m College Varsity Head m College Varsity Head

m Post-Collegiate Club m Post-Collegiate Club

Men/Boys’ Women/Girls’

m Youth m Youth

m High School m Apprentice

If you are a college official or If your umpire level is district

assignor, contact US Lacrosse or higher, contact US Lacrosse

for the appropriate form. for the appropriate form.

Enter your District Number Enter your Local Board

__ __

(Contact US Lacrosse if you do not know your district or board.)

All official category memberships expire 9/30, regardless of date joined.

Officials and coaches receive one rulebook complimentary and may purchase

additional rulebooks at $8 each. Please indicate number for each type:

__ Men’s NCAA __ Women’s NCAA

__ Men’s HS/Youth (Federation) __ Women’s HS/Youth (USL)

Total additional rulebooks purchased ____ @ $8 each ________

code, unless you indicate a different Chapter here (see website for listing):

US Lacrosse Fund $ _______ Your total Fee $ _______

STEP 3 - Complete your payment information

m Check Enclosed (payable to US Lacrosse)

Expiration Date: ________ /_________

Name on Card (if different than above):__________

Address (if different than above):_______________________

__________

STEP 4 - Please sign waiver to the right

ENROLLMENT FORM AND MEMBER AGREEMENT

All categories except “Fan” include comprehensive secondary lacrosse insurance and

must sign below. Insurance information, including claim forms, can be found on our

website: www.uslacrosse.org.

In consideration of my membership in US Lacrosse, and my participation in US Lacrosse

sanctioned, recognized or sponsored events ("Covered Events"), I agree to the following:

of catastrophic injury, paralysis and even death, as well as other damages and losses,

associated with participation in a lacrosse event. I agree on behalf of myself, my heirs

and personal representatives, that US Lacrosse, the host organization and the sponsor

or sponsors with respect to a Covered Event, together with coaches, officials, volunteers,

employees, agents, officers and directors of the host organization and any such sponsors

shall not be held liable for any injury, loss of life or other loss or damage as a result of

my participation in a Covered Event. This Waiver & Release shall also be for the benefit

of and run in favor of any youth organization that requires participants to become

members of US Lacrosse as a condition to their participation in such organization's

youth lacrosse events, which shall constitute Covered Events for purposes of this Waiver

& Release, and any such youth lacrosse league shall constitute the host organization for

such Covered Events.

any Covered Event to provide, through a medical staff of its choice, customary medical/

athletic training attention, transportation and emergency services as warranted in the

course of my participation in Covered Events.

I am physically and psychologically prepared to compete.

application, including without limitation my membership category, is true, accurate

and complete and I understand that any untrue, inaccurate or incomplete statement

or information will automatically invalidate my membership and all of the benefits of

membership in US Lacrosse.

accepted US Lacrosse/Positive Coaching Alliance Code of Conduct).

Participant Primary Medical Insurance Carrier is:

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If participant is under 18, then a parent or legal guardian of this participant must sign.

As member, or as parent or legal guardian of a member under 18, I hereby verify by my

signature below that I fully understand and accept each of the above conditions.

We suggest you renew online for the fastest and most efficient process:

www.uslacrosse.org.

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Code of Conduct

Lacrosse is the oldest American sport. Native Americans

played lacrosse centuries ago, long before our

colonies were settled. Through lacrosse, Native

Americans celebrated and emphasized their spiritual

and cultural values.

In an effort to promote appropriate values in the modern

game, US Lacrosse has partnered with the Positive

Coaching Alliance to promote positive coaching

and good sportsmanship for all levels of lacrosse. US

Lacrosse has included the following "Lacrosse Code

of Conduct" as part of its membership application

to encourage and foster appropriate values in players,

coaches, parents, officials and spectators. US

Lacrosse believes that it should be a priority of every

lacrosse player, team, program and league to "Honor

the Game."

US LACROSSE CODE OF CONDUCT

Players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators are to

conduct themselves in a manner that "Honors the

Game" and demonstrates respect to other players,

coaches, officials, parents, spectators and fans. In

becoming a member of the lacrosse community an

individual assumes certain obligations and responsibilities

to the game of lacrosse and its participants. The

essential elements in this "Code of Conduct" are

HONESTY and INTEGRITY. Those who conduct

themselves in a manner that reflects these elements

will bring credit to the sport of lacrosse, themselves,

their team and their organization. It is only through

such conduct that our sport can continue to earn and

maintain a positive image and make its full contribution

to amateur sports in the United States and around the

world. US Lacrosse supports the following behaviors

for those who participate in the sport or are involved

in any way with US Lacrosse. The following essential

elements of the "Code of Conduct" must be followed:

the game and must be taught at all levels and developed both at

home and on the field during practices and games.

skills of the game should always be placed above winning.

✛ The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance.

have on their players. They are to strive to be positive role models

in dealing with young people, as well as adults.

them to players, parents, officials and spectators alike. Players

should be specifically encouraged and positively reinforced by

coaches to demonstrate respect for teammates, opponents, officials

and spectators.

toward teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, parents and

spectators.

the utmost respect for officials and reinforce that respect to players/

teammates. Coaches are also expected to educate their players as

to the important role of lacrosse officials and reinforce the ideal of

respect for the official to players/teammates.

any other parties involved with the sport should be communicated

through the proper channels and procedures, never on or about the

field of play in view of spectators or participants.

themselves as such and in a manner that demonstrates total impartiality,

courtesy and fairness to all parties.

openly or maliciously criticize, badger, harass or threaten an official,

coach, player or opponent.

of lacrosse, and should adhere to the rules in both the letter and the

spirit of the game.

and spectators within his/her program. Attempts to manipulate

rules in an effort to take unfair advantage of an opponent, or to

teach deliberate unsportsmanlike conduct, is considered unacceptable

conduct.

Rules and requirements such as age, previous level of participation,

team transfers, etc, have been established to encourage and maximize

participation, fair play and to promote safety.

Mail to: 113 West University Pkwy • Baltimore, MD 21210-3300

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